Hayes vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Hayes Rank #160

Sullivan Rank #340

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Hayes or Sullivan more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Sullivan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hayes and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.